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Go Inside (MM #4284)

Sometimes, the little things in life bother us much more than our real problems. I don’t know why I feel this way, but every time I see the words ‘Go Inside For Receipt’ on a gas pump display screen, I get upset. I know it’s not a big deal. And sure, I could honestly use…

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Beaver Nuggets (MM #4168)

If you have any friends from Texas, you’ve likely heard of the travel center on steroids called Buc-ee’s. You can now find them in several southern states, including Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Buc-ee’s is known more many things, including their puffy and crunchy corn snack called Beaver Nuggets. I made my first visit yesterday, and…

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Gas And Go (MM #2680)

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been taking road trips for over 50 years. Of course, a lot has changed through the years. Especially the gas and go…

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Premium With Purchase (MM #2152)

Do you remember back in the day when you would often get a premium with purchase at the grocery store? Glassware, silverware, and toys were the norm. We even got free premiums at the gas station too. I wonder why they stopped?

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Drying Your Hands (MM #1552)

As we get older, we tend to need a few more bathroom breaks than we did during our younger days. And along with those added pit stops, we’re also focused on finding clean restrooms. But even if you find a clean bathroom, there’s no guarantee that washing and drying your hands will be a positive…

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Truck Stops (MM #1501)

I’ve been driving for over 35 years and so much has changed; that’s obvious. When I was on the road to Indiana recently I realized that in the old days I used to try to seek out a decent gas station. But now the choice is obvious, I pause at the truck stop…

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